Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-17
ANlUSEM ENTS,
The Second Day OF Robson & Cranes
Engagement.


A large matinee audience witnessed the
production of "She Stoops to Conquer at the
Boyd yesterday, Mr.. Robson appearing as
Tony Lampkin and Mr.. Crane as Hardcastle.
The effort of the latter was both painstaking
and successful OF that of Mr., Robson, the
same may not be said. 1t was entertaining
but not satisfactory. There are character
istics In Tony Lampkin which Mr. Robson's
art cannot illustrate, as there are peculiar
tiles in the actor which appear intolerable In
the character.
The greatest success Of these two celebrated
comedians was given last night. The
COMEDY of Errors" drew an immense house.
At times 1t seemed difficult which to admire
the more, the genius which designed the
piece or the skill of the gentlemen who were
engaged in representing it. The stars were
admirably sustained though the ballet, vocal
and instrumental music and nOndescrpt
supers, might well have been omitted. The
scenery differed entirely from that shown
when last the piece was produced here, and
most of 1t was excellent.
JEAN BAUREIs' BENEFIT TONIGHT.
This evening, one OF the most entertaining
plays yet produced by the company will be
presented by the German Comedy company
at the Boyd. 1t is entitled "Familie Horner,"
and in its production the entire company will
appear. An additional interest centers in
the performance because tonight Mr.. Jean
Baureis takes his annual benefit. There has
never been more popular German actor
than this gentleman in this city, when viewed
from both q personal and professional stand
point. Neither has there been more sue
cesstul German actor in our midst. He plays
serious and comic characters with equal facil-
ity and always with the studiOuSneSs and
care which denote an artist devoted to his
art. If Mr. Baureis receive his deserts to-
night, Boyd's opera house will be filled.
Between two OF the acts OF the piece Mr.
Franko will render violin solo.
THE MINSTREL. EVENT.
On Tuesday night, Thatcher, Primrose &
Vests minstrels will appear at Boyd's opera
house. The Denver News says of the per
Torrance: The best minstrel show that
ever visited Denver, rs Thatcher. Primrose,
& Vests company certainly is, drew n very
larLe audience to the opera house, and the
entertainment was highly enjoyed. The
first part of the show Is very strong. and
Primrose is making name for himself AS
specialist. The vocal part of the programme
is well rendered. The con tortion act, the
dancing and speclaties IN the last part Of
the show are real novelties"
BOOTHS ENGAGEMENT.
The most notable event OF the season In
Omaha will be Mr.. Edwin Booths engage
ment at Boyd's opera house, commencing
Monday evening, April 25, and will consist
of three performances. Wherever he has
been enormous. In Chicago his receipts in
two weeks amounted to $40, 900: st. Louis,
$4,000 in one week; Cleveland, 1000; st.
Paul and Minneapolis, one week, S2l 900.
His last engagement at the star theater was
the most successful one ever played in New
York City. His present engagement at the
Baldwin theater will amount to $40, 900 in
the four weeks. Mr.. Booths company has
been selected and equipped by Mr.. Lawrence
Barrett, and is the strongest company he has
ever been seen with in any Of his tours Tho
repOrtory will be as follows: Monday night,
"Richelieu;" Tuesday night, Hamlet"
Wednesday night "Othello."
Manager Boyd has issued the following an
nouncement In connection with the engage
Parties living outside the city, desiring to
secure seats, must do so through parties in
Omaha, as the opera house management can
not undertake to secure them. The box sheet
Will be presented free from scratches First
man in line will have the choice of the house
(after auction sale). No one person can pur-
chase over ten seats for any one perform
ance. No tickets will be laid aside for any
body. All seats must be paid for when re-
house SO. so. General admission S20O. Gal
lery Sl.0C. Boxes and first choice OF seats
viii be sold at auction in the opera house,
Wednesday, April 20, commencing at 10 a. III.
Regular sale of seats will begin Thursday
morning, april 81, at o'clock at the box
Office.
MIND READING.
The prince of mindreaders, Washington
Irving Bishop, will give an exhibition of his
ing IN tins city on Sunday evening, April
"a. This is Mr.. Bishops first appearance in
Omaha, and those who have not seen his
wonderful feats of mind-reading Will be Of
fered an opportunity.